Walther P22 question

[Captain]

Yesterday I got a new Walther P22. After getting home, I noticed the spring on the hammer is sticking out under the hammer about 1/4 inch. It is very sharp and I have snagged my finger on it. Is this normal? I didn't notice it on the gun at the store prior to my buying it.

 

[88E30M50]

That doesn't sound normal. I don't have my P22 handy at the moment, but I don't recall anything like that. I'd do a quick search on P22 photos to see if they match what you are seeing.

 

[w_ADAM_d88]

No this is not normal. I just looked at my P22 and mine isn't like that. If I were you i would take it back before you shoot it.

 

[vwfred69]

also google p22 bible it gives the complete breakdown

 

[samrothstein01]

Well, I don't know if its "normal", but I just checked 2 different P22's, and both have the slightest protrusion from under the hammer, that if caught just right could snag a finger or article of clothing. The protrusion is ever so slight, and I have never had an issue with snags nor functionality through several thousand rounds. I would say if it sticks out beyond 1/16th of an inch (smallest increment on a standard tape measure), it should be looked at. If it's less than that....I have yet to see a P22 that doesn't have it.

YMMV....

ETA: Just re-read your post that indicates 1/4 inch. Either they forgot to cut it short or something is not quite right. That seems very long comparatively speaking.

 

[RD3]

I was just at a gun shop looking at a p22 this afternoon. I didn't see anything like that. I think you have a problem of some sort.

 

[Postal Dude]

My p22 is not like that. Id take that one back to the store.

 

[Captain]

I just talked to Walther customer service...
They said it is normal. The 1/4 inch was a guess. I was at work and the gun is at home. Looking at it now, it's more like 1/16.
Page 45 in the p22 bible shows the spring. It does in fact stick out. It is the short end of the spring at the top in the photo.

 

[kmcamp1221]

Walther P22 Hammer Spring

My P22 hammer spring has a very slight protrusion in the decocked position, but not enough to bother me. I have to make an effort and try for it snag or catch on anything.
Kevin